Find a Birth Doula Near Me in National City, CA

I am a trauma informed birth doula, childbirth educator and certified lactation educator. I believe birth works best when you leave it alone, and strive to help folks retain their power during this most transformative journey.

Hello, my name is Ella Thompson. I am a DONA certifying birth and postpartum doula, located in San Diego. I believe in empowering, education, and nurturing individuals and families from pregnancy to postpartum. With a background in childcare and current continuing of education in the realm of lactation, I am focused on providing individualized full spectrum care. Birth is powerful as much as it is raw, natural, and beautiful. It is my job to provide emotional, physical, and informational care to those I work with. How YOU choose to birth and navigate YOUR postpartum is MY priority and passion.

Hi everyone! I'm Meghan. Since 2014 I have had the honor of serving many San Diego families as a birth and postpartum doula. I have extensive experience in home birth, birth center, and hospital settings. I have also built an incredible network of amazing San Diego resources and care providers to ensure that you have a holistically supported pregnancy and postpartum season. My practice is family centered and evidence based. My goal is to make sure that you have the information and resources to make informed decisions. I believe that birth is a transformative rite of passage and that the experience can be calm, peaceful, and empowered. I look forward to talking with you about your birth :)

I’m Perri Grant, a compassionate doula based in the vibrant city of San Diego, My dedication is to empower mothers throughout their birthing journeys. I have a genuine passion for maternal well-being, and I am committed to providing unwavering support to expecting mothers. I advocate and ensure that your voice and choices are respected and heard during medical interventions. As a black doula, it is essential to acknowledge the persistent disparities in mortality rates among black and brown women. I am committed to providing a supportive and empowering birthing experience actively addresses the unique challenges faced by black and brown mothers, contributing to the broader effort to reduce these disparities..

Hello Everyone ! My name is Destiny and I am a Doula in the San Diego community. Since I’ve become a doula I have never felt more aligned in my life! The military brought me here to San Diego but birth work is keeping me here. I’ve wanted to deliver babies my entire life and I knew that that was the path I needed to go down to lead me to the road I want to drive on. My end goal is midwifery. But the short term goal is full spectrum doula. Can’t wait to meet you wonderful people and I can’t wait to work with you to make your birth one of the best moment that you’ll always remember !

I’m Darian So, founder of Sun & Spell. I am a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, herbalist, sound healer, and birth doula. My focus revolves around nurturing, advocating for, and empowering the individuals and families I collaborate with. Taking care of others is my true calling My other hobbies include being a passionate traveler, ESL teacher, kombucha connoisseur, and proud cat mom.

I am a certified labor/birth and postpartum doula. I am also a Newborn Care Specialist and a certified newborn sleep specialist and sleep coach. In addition to giving birth to 10 children myself, I have helped hundreds of families in the nearly 30 years I've been doing this work. I feel it really DOES take a village to raise a child, and I am always honored to be invited to that village. Whether it's assisting in getting information so parents can make informed decisions in labor or birth, or teaching new parents how to bathe their babies, or establishing sleep routines to help all household members to "sleep like a baby", the role I am invited into is an important one that I do not take lightly.

My name is Alyssa, and I’m a labor and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting families in San Diego as they navigate the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I bring a calm and nurturing presence to every family I work with, blending my knowledge of physiological birth with tools for emotional and physical support. I’m also an herbalist and love incorporating nature’s remedies into my care, whether it’s for postpartum recovery or soothing moments during birth. Over the years, I’ve worked with countless clients, helping them feel empowered and informed every step of the way. My goal is to create a space where you feel confident, cared for, and deeply supported as you welcome your baby into the world. When I’m not attending births, you can find me creating postpartum care rituals, exploring ways to honor this sacred season, or enjoying the beauty of San Diego. I’d love the opportunity to connect and learn more about your unique vision for birth and beyond <3

Hello, I'm Doula Jeanne-Marie, a birth doula and Montessori Parenting Mentor from birth to six. I'm passionate about supporting parents in the most important transition of their lives. I believe birth is a natural occurrence of life, and we are built to do so on our terms. As a birth doula, I am here to support you to have the birth of your choice.

Sarah Long is a doula trained through Dona international. She completed her training in 2020 and has been passionate about birth since her first pregnancy nearly 10 years ago. First with her own birth experiences, then with providing support in the birth of her nephew, Sarah was drawn to the birth world. She felt the urge to learn all that she could to help pregnant people feel empowered to gain knowledge and make decisions that are in their best interest. In 2011 she and her husband found out they were expecting twins during their first pregnancy. They were scared, excited, overwhelmed, and nervous. Because twin pregnancies are considered "high risk," and both babies were in the breech position, she had a scheduled caesarian at 37 weeks. Although she didn't get the birth that she had envisioned, her postpartum journey with twins was very positive. Thanks to lots of help from family members and friends, Sarah was not alone with her baby girls until they were three months old. She felt like having so much support and help is the only way she survived. Once the girls were a little bit older, they felt ready to grow their family again. Pregnancy number two was a singleton. This time around Sarah knew she wanted a different birth. She attempted a v-bac (vaginal birth after caesarian). She had a very long and challenging labor that ended in another caesarian. Outside of helping pregnant families, Sarah loves to spend as much time outside as possible. She loves playing games, camping, and going to the lake. She believes that our bodies are designed perfectly and they know exactly what to do to birth a baby. She wants nothing but the best and most memorable birth experience for you and she would love to meet with you to see if she is a good fit for you and your family. Text Sarah anytime!

My journey to becoming a mother was not easy. I had two very different and difficult births that taught me a lot about myself and the challenges of childbirth. My first birth was a long and exhausting labor that ended in an emergency cesarean. I felt scared, helpless, and disappointed that I couldn’t have the natural birth I wanted. My second birth was a planned cesarian, I felt unprepared, anxious, and overwhelmed by the intensity of the experience and felt guilty for not trying to deliver naturally. Both of my births left me feeling traumatized and in need of healing. ​ These experiences made me realize that there is a gap in the traditional healthcare system when it comes to supporting mothers during birth. I felt that I didn’t get enough information, education, or emotional support from my providers, and that I had to advocate for myself and my baby. I decided to become a doula to fill that gap and to help other mothers have a better birth experience. As a doula, I offer personalized and continuous support to mothers before, during, and after birth. I help them prepare for their birth, cope with their pain, communicate with their providers, and celebrate their achievements. I want every mother to feel empowered, respected, and joyful during their birth.

Hello my name is Bettina Borrelli. I am 30 year old Mexican, Italian and East Indian, American. Born and raised in San Diego, California. I have been a licensed massage therapist since 2016 and was certified in 2019 for Prenatal and Perinatal Massage Therapy. That same year of 2019 I became a certified Birth Doula. I have assisted with many births in a birthing clinic and in the hospital and also have had the gift of being the Doula for my sister. I’ve always had the soul of a caretaker and a love and interest for assisting with bringing a new life into this world. Ever since I started this new career path. I’ve realized that I have found my passion, helping mothers and their families start their new chapter with their brand new baby. Stay Rooted ! Sending endless love and light to you all

Comprehensive prenatal and postpartum consultation services. Home visits, telehealth, and office appointments are available. Latch problems, tongue tie, low milk supply, multiples, back-to-work pumping appointments. Accepts some insurances and can provide superbills.

I have always been someone who loves to take care of others. For family and friends, I was the one they’d call in an emergency, when someone is passing, when life decisions were being made. I went to college to become a nurse because I wanted to ensure I had a career where I could support people. God works in mysterious ways and I wasn’t able to apply for the nursing program at the college I went to. I had decided to get a degree in Health Systems Management and later, to do the accelerated nursing program. Plans don’t typically work on the way you dream and I found myself two kids later, 1 year too late, unable to apply for the accelerated nursing program. During this season, I had Andrew, our child that wasn’t birthed with the support of a doula, and I knew, being a doula was my answer. I’ve had felt unseen, unheard and unimportant when I was giving birth and I wanted to make sure that didn’t happen to others. I’m often get introduced as “Doula Jenn” and, I love it. I don’t just doula people through childbirth, I support through life. Parenthood is hard, marriages are hard, finding connection with friends is hard and I want to come alongside you in life. I’m an active member of the High Vibe Mom Tribe and I host virtual book clubs several times a year to support women through their marriages.

I've been a birth doula for 35 years (I started young!) and I am also a childbirth educator. I got into doula work to advocate so that you can have the best birth possible. I am certified in Spiningbabies, the Rebozo Technique and in Acupuncture. I have always said.....this is your baby, your body and your birth and I'm there to support you in however and wherever you want to birth. I want to make sure that your spouse/partner also feels supported and cared for also. I live in Oceanside and serve San Diego County.

I discovered a passion for caring for Moms and Dads while helping my daughter give birth to my first grandson. I am interested in keeping you comfortable, getting you the birth you want, and helping to defend your birth plan. I am a Spinning Babies Parent Educator (provisional), advanced VBAC doula and retired Hypnobabies instructor. I am also trained for the use of TENS in birth. In short I employ everything I can find to keep you safe, comfortable and calm. With almost 9 years experience and helping with more than 90 babies, I would love to help you welcome your little one.

Hello Families! I am a full spectrum perinatal care worker specializing in lactation and postpartum doula support. I am certified as a lactation counselor from UCSD and a DONA trained Doula. I believe in providing evidence based care while integrating holistic methods that have been passed down between women for generations. I began working with women and children in 2011 as the Executive Director of The Live Well Project. From there I took my passion abroad and lived in Nepal for 6 months working with local families and learning first hand how they supported birthing mothers. In 2020 I decided to formalize my training in Lactation and then Doula work. I am a San Diego native and have two children of my own (plus a fur baby!) I would love the opportunity to connect and see how I can support you in your parenthood journey!

Hi! I'm a Doula of 5+years having received DONA training and UCSD training for birth doula and lactation. I'm currently practicing as a Full Spectrum Doula and would like to focus on Birth Doula and Postpartum night Doula services. I have an emphasis on the gap in care for marginalized women getting the care and support they deserve. I am a very open minded, caring individual who has worked with a variety of individuals from very diverse backgrounds and needs. I specialize in aiding high risk cases and I I lead with love and support from a non judgmental lens. Prenatal care is available to those individuals who have previous negative experiences and/or mental blockages. I am studying now for maternal and child health advancement, as well as mental health services. Let's connect and see how I can help you!

Hi families and expecting families ! I provide doula services to families in the San Diego area. In my practice I emphasize the importance of education and community. I find pride in making every family's experience unique to them and memorable. Please reach out to me to inquire about how I can help empower your birth or postpartum period !

I’ve been a labor and delivery nurse for the past 7 years and have attended over 1600 births. I’ve worked at three top hospitals including Cedar Sinai in Beverly Hills, Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, and Scripps hospital, La Jolla. I am a RNC-OB, registered nurse certified in obstetrics as well as a lactation education counselor. I’ve taught labor and delivery at the university level and find teaching very rewarding. Education is at the heart of women’s empowerment. At Rising Lotus Birth, I provide support to pregnant women throughout all phases of care including prenatal visits, birth doula services, and postpartum visits. You may be wondering why I became a doula while still practicing in the hospital setting. My explanation is always that over the years I’ve noticed an overwhelming need for more patient advocacy, education, and birth support in order to achieve better birth outcomes. Birth is my passion. My goal is to help you achieve a better birth and postpartum experience!